(Senior) Analytical Chemist

(Senior) Analytical Chemist, Analytical Development

Lundbeck’s passion links to our purpose of advancing brain health and transforming lives so every person can be their best. By developing innovative treatments, we improve the lives of people living with brain diseases.

Do you have an analytical chemistry background within small molecules, or do you have the ambition to develop these competences in a relative short timeframe? Then you might be our new Analytical Chemist/Senior Analytical Chemist.

Your new role

• You will be involved in analytical development work such as method development, setting specifications, stability testing etc. of our new chemical entries and drug products.
• You will participate in providing analytical support for process and pharmaceutical development and perform QC tasks related to release analysis for clinical trials.
• Provide support for outsourcing activities when relevant, ensuring that all external collaborations are effectively managed and aligned with project goals.
• You will also contribute to other tasks such as qualification of equipment, writing Standard Operating Procedures, working instructions, analytical procedures, documenting deviations as well as development and maintenance of other systems.

You will collaborate with highly skilled technicians working with a large range of different analytical techniques (UHPLC; HPLC, GC, KF etc.).

Your future team

Analytical Development (AD) is part of the Chemical & Pharmaceutical Development (C&PD) organization. C&PD is a division responsible for the CMC development and innovation within new drug candidates based on chemically synthesized molecules. 

You will get 24 colleagues (technicians and scientists) and your workplace will be located in Valby, Denmark. The position requires a limited amount of travelling.

What you bring to the team

Our preferred candidate has the following personal and professional qualifications:

• MSc within chemistry, pharmaceutical science, engineering, or another relevant scientific background.
• Scientific skills in analytical development within small molecules and general knowledge of organic chemistry.
• Experience with UHPLC, HPLC, GC or other relevant analytical techniques.
• Preferably, practical experience working under GMP or similar quality systems, and the ability to work in a structured way.
• A motivated approach and a collaborative attitude, comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in spoken and written Danish and English.

Our promise to you  

Lundbeck offers an inspiring workplace and innovative culture, where our curiosity, accountability and adaptability enable us to transform lives. We want to go faster and further on addressing the big unmet needs of people living with brain disorders. We offer rewarding careers with a mix of exciting tasks and development opportunities that are balanced with initiatives focused on your well-being.

We need every brain in the game, and at Lundbeck, we are committed to building a workforce that is as diverse as the people we serve. Read more about our commitment at www.lundbeck.com/global/about-us/our-commitment/diversity-and-inclusion.

Apply now

Can you see yourself in this role? We want to hear from you. Does this sound like your dream job, but you’re not sure if you meet all the requirements? We still want to hear from you!

Upload your CV and include a few lines about your motivation for applying. We ask you not to include a photo or personal information that does not relate to your professional experience.

If you have questions or want to hear more, please feel free to contact Director of Analytical Development Vibeke Jessen on VIJS@lundbeck.com. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Applications must be received by 22 April 2025.

Learn more about us at www.lundbeck.com, LinkedIn or Instagram (@h_lundbeck).

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